Abner vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Abner Rank #840

Jones Rank #849

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Abner or Jones more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Abner and Jones mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Abner and Jones boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.